Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paras Khandheria, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
8401 DATAPOINT DR STE 600, San Antonio, TX 78229
2106167796
In practice since 2009 (16 years)
NPI: 1255568598 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Khandheria

Dr. Paras Khandheria is a radiation oncology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Khandheria performed 12,955 Medicare services across 1,686 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Khandheria received a total of $12,990 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 15 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Khandheria is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ Top 6% volume in TX $12,990 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
12,955
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for radiation oncology
1,686
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~810 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 7,400 $0 $0
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 3,900 $0 $0
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 461 $30 $164
Chest X-ray, 2 views 95 $24 $104
Chest X-ray, 1 view 81 $6 $35
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 80 $81 $304
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 64 $28 $109
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 58 $25 $84
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging 52 $271 $967
Iodine 1-123 ioflupane, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries 51 $1,857 $4,200
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 47 $146 $1,603
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 37 $22 $92
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 36 $28 $102
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 36 $39 $151
Bone density scan (DEXA) 34 $36 $328
X-ray of spine, 1 view 31 $17 $71
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 31 $84 $377
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 28 $25 $107
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 28 $136 $1,516
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 27 $21 $86
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 26 $32 $125
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 24 $51 $171
Screening mammography 24 $122 $265
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 23 $233 $2,194
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 22 $81 $836
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 21 $110 $953
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 17 $25 $86
Ct scan of face without contrast 16 $69 $550
Mri scan of brain without contrast 16 $141 $1,550
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 16 $116 $1,623
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 16 $36 $108
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 15 $44 $232
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 15 $39 $308
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 15 $70 $333
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 14 $156 $1,708
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views 14 $35 $148
Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast 13 $268 $2,185
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 13 $94 $838
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 12 $200 $1,710
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 12 $92 $786
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 12 $92 $331
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast 11 $42 $234
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 11 $82 $443
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,990
Total received (2024-2024)
Top 6% in TX for radiation oncology
1
Company
15
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,990 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$12,990

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$12,990
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
MAGNETOM Free.Max · MAGNETOM Sola · NAEOTOM Alpha
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for radiation oncology in TX.

Equivalent to $100 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
12.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Khandheria is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers, with 16 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Khandheria experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Khandheria performed 7,400 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Khandheria receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Khandheria received a total of $12,990 from 1 company across 15 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Khandheria's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Khandheria's average Medicare payment per service is $15. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Khandheria) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →